# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1172 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1173 --- ## [Electric Power Steering Not Working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-power-steering-not-working/88118)
**Author:** [@TheGeneralLee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheGeneralLee)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2014, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-power-steering-not-working/88118 "2014-11-28T00:26:18Z")
My Wife has a 2006 Chevy Malibu Maxx Lt, we recently had a series of factory safety recalls performed. Now we have a message coming up saying "POWER STEERING" and the steering wheel is tight and kind of jerky. we didn… --- ## [Wear and tear of a car per mile?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wear-and-tear-of-a-car-per-mile/88152)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2014, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wear-and-tear-of-a-car-per-mile/88152 "2014-11-27T22:54:41Z")
IRS gives 14cents per mile for charitable causes (business is about 50 cents). I believe that it includes gas and wear/tear. But gas seems to cost about 10 cents/mile for a mid size car. Is it just 4 cents/mile for wea… --- ## [Damaged goods or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damaged-goods-or-not/88185)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2014, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damaged-goods-or-not/88185 "2014-11-27T22:39:04Z")
Thinking about buying used Honda CR-V. 2013 model, was leased. First recorded oil change and service at 15k miles. Now it's at 20k. Price is decent. Do people think this lack would have damaged it, or is it too early for… --- ## [Brakes randomly squeak/grumble/grind 2010 Honda Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-randomly-squeak-grumble-grind-2010-honda-civic/88107)
**Author:** [@Athaclena42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Athaclena42)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2014, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-randomly-squeak-grumble-grind-2010-honda-civic/88107 "2014-11-27T17:53:39Z")
I got my car inspected this summer, and the front brakes were reported as 8 and my rear brakes 6. I got front brakes not too long ago, and my rear brakes are original to the car. Recently, my brakes have very randomly … --- ## [2004 Explorer Popping noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-explorer-popping-noise/88158)
**Author:** [@dannyxc1128](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dannyxc1128)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2014, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-explorer-popping-noise/88158 "2014-11-27T15:51:11Z")
Hello everyone, my explorer is making this popping/ cranking noise when I back up and I give it a little too much gas. It will also do this in drive and also when i'm driving and I get back on the gas pedal it will jerk.… --- ## [I got a jump and then the car shut down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-got-a-jump-and-then-the-car-shut-down/88148)
**Author:** [@crockett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crockett)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2014, 6:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-got-a-jump-and-then-the-car-shut-down/88148 "2014-11-27T06:48:11Z")
I got a nice old Toyota. Let's say its a 88 Corolla, with about 215K on it. It was running well until the other day. The car was sitting outside during a rainstorm and when I hopped in, it wouldn't start. I'd love to hea… --- ## [Checking your trans fluid levels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checking-your-trans-fluid-levels/88163)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2014, 5:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checking-your-trans-fluid-levels/88163 "2014-11-27T05:43:55Z")
I have been told you should check your trans fluid after the car has been running for at least 30 minutes and while the engine is running. I have also been told you can check it after starting car, drive around the bloc… --- ## [Tie rod ends](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tie-rod-ends/88176)
**Author:** [@nugget1017](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nugget1017)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2014, 2:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tie-rod-ends/88176 "2014-11-27T02:05:56Z")
If a car was inspected for safety and passed, could tie rod end be "shot" in less than 800 miles? --- ## [Engine Bolt failure Honda Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-bolt-failure-honda-accord/88160)
**Author:** [@erdimer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/erdimer)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2014, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-bolt-failure-honda-accord/88160 "2014-11-27T02:00:41Z")
I'm curious. The engine bolt in my 2004 Honda Accord broke off (while driving). The dealer repaired the car at the time because it was under warranty. I think this is an unusual event but wonder if my mechanic could have… --- ## ['88 Oldmobile Toronado Trofeo: Bucks and chugs at 2K+ RPM only after car warms up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/88-oldmobile-toronado-trofeo-bucks-and-chugs-at-2k-rpm-only-after-car-warms-up/88171)
**Author:** [@Falcor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Falcor)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2014, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/88-oldmobile-toronado-trofeo-bucks-and-chugs-at-2k-rpm-only-after-car-warms-up/88171 "2014-11-27T01:47:04Z")
So, my car has had this issue for quite a while now. I decided to finally fix it, but have no idea what is causing the issue. I am hoping someone can point me in the right direction. When I first start my car in the … --- ## [Crunching sound front right tire area](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crunching-sound-front-right-tire-area/88173)
**Author:** [@Jillybean52492](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jillybean52492)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2014, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crunching-sound-front-right-tire-area/88173 "2014-11-27T01:10:45Z")
So I got my 2004 Grand Am about 2 months ago and noticed after about a week that the front right tire was low. I put air in it, came back to check it in the morning and it was down again. I had it looked at and was told … --- ## [Program/calibrate quadrasteer module?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/program-calibrate-quadrasteer-module/88182)
**Author:** [@mnjones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mnjones)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2014, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/program-calibrate-quadrasteer-module/88182 "2014-11-26T20:07:56Z")
I bought a 2003 2500 4x4 suburban a couple of weeks back. The seller had purchased and installed a new module for the quadrasteer system before I bought it, but hadn't had it programmed yet. Not sure what's involved in… --- ## [Synthetic engine oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-engine-oil/87815)
**Author:** [@rocketman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rocketman)\ **Replies:** 177\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2014, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-engine-oil/87815 "2014-11-26T19:55:12Z")
Anyone have any preference for full synthetic motor oil? Wal-Mart lists their brand Super Tech for $17.47 for 5 quarts ($3.50 a quart) vs. Mobil 1 for $25.17 for 5 quarts ($5.00 a quart). Is there that much of a differ… --- ## [Why no FWD pickup?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-no-fwd-pickup/87819)
**Author:** [@psanzone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/psanzone)\ **Replies:** 159\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2014, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-no-fwd-pickup/87819 "2014-11-26T16:52:45Z")
I have often wondered why there is no front-wheel-drive pickup truck. It would seem to get good traction without the fuel cost of a four wheel drive truck. Any ideas? (I think Volkswagen built one for a short while, b… --- ## [Simple mutimeter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/simple-mutimeter/88180)
**Author:** [@mxsurf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mxsurf)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2014, 9:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/simple-mutimeter/88180 "2014-11-26T09:45:54Z")
Happy Thanksgiving....and many thanks to you all who have helped us along the way...Thank you Tom......I put in a reman alternator (O'reilly) last night My multimeter read 12.53 with engine off at the battery terminals..… --- ## [2008 Pontiac Torrent Lift Gate Won't Open](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-torrent-lift-gate-wont-open/88181)
**Author:** [@Jayman32878](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jayman32878)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2014, 5:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-torrent-lift-gate-wont-open/88181 "2014-11-26T05:45:07Z")
I just replaced the battery, and since then the electronic latch for the lift gate will no work. The only way I can get it opened is from the inside using the access hole and a screw driver. I have checked the fuse and i… --- ## [Hesitation during acceleration when cold on Accord V6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hesitation-during-acceleration-when-cold-on-accord-v6/88143)
**Author:** [@mhamann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mhamann)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2014, 5:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hesitation-during-acceleration-when-cold-on-accord-v6/88143 "2014-11-26T05:35:00Z")
I have a 2003 Honda Accord V6 that has some acceleration hesitation and general jerkiness, usually noticeable when the car has been sitting for a long period of time (overnight). The symptoms seem to dissipate after 5 - … --- ## [Who makes aftermarket PASSENGER side mirrors?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-makes-aftermarket-passenger-side-mirrors/88178)
**Author:** [@meanjoe75fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meanjoe75fan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2014, 4:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-makes-aftermarket-passenger-side-mirrors/88178 "2014-11-26T04:29:38Z")
1994 F150, with the optional "trailer" mirrors. The passenger side mirror snapped off when I loaned the truck out and the guy tried to fold the mirror inwards by the glass! Long story short, everybody seems to have th… --- ## [Honda Civic Hybrid Reconditioned IMA battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-hybrid-reconditioned-ima-battery/88167)
**Author:** [@TLHybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TLHybrid)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2014, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-hybrid-reconditioned-ima-battery/88167 "2014-11-25T23:33:59Z")
I had the IMA battery replaced under warranty 25,000miles, 2 1/2 years ago. It was a free warranty replacement. The IMA/check engine light is on again and they are telling me there is no warranty on that replacement … --- ## [2002 Grand Cherokee: head gasket vs. new motor? Desperate for objective advice!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-grand-cherokee-head-gasket-vs-new-motor-desperate-for-objective-advice/88166)
**Author:** [@Nostratic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nostratic)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2014, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-grand-cherokee-head-gasket-vs-new-motor-desperate-for-objective-advice/88166 "2014-11-25T22:12:58Z")
Hey guys, I could use some objective advice. It's a 2002 Grand Cherokee 4.7L, with 130K miles on it. I had my Jeep's radiator/hoses replaced over the summer, and have had a nagging issue where, about once a month, the… --- ## ['04 GMC Sierra Wet Weather Chuggin'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-gmc-sierra-wet-weather-chuggin/88165)
**Author:** [@RobWeiss330](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobWeiss330)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2014, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-gmc-sierra-wet-weather-chuggin/88165 "2014-11-25T21:49:52Z")
Hello everyone, hopefully somebody can shine a little light on this issue I've been having: So I have a 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 RWD named Beulah and she is quite the beast... She's got over 260,000 miles (given to me by m… --- ## [Yukon GMC 2003 110k miles Instrument Panel DEAD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yukon-gmc-2003-110k-miles-instrument-panel-dead/88116)
**Author:** [@Yukon\_Do\_It](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yukon_Do_It)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2014, 8:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yukon-gmc-2003-110k-miles-instrument-panel-dead/88116 "2014-11-25T08:01:16Z")
I pumped gas at the local Chevron after noticing I was running just below a quarter tank this morning and immediately after turning the truck back on the instrument panel was dead. All other electric components worked f… --- ## ['97 Corolla brakes dragging...bleed 'em?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-corolla-brakes-dragging-bleed-em/88138)
**Author:** [@MoeParr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MoeParr)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2014, 6:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-corolla-brakes-dragging-bleed-em/88138 "2014-11-25T06:27:54Z")
I noticed that my car was stopping itself at low speeds. Both front calipers were hot, brakes weren't pulling. I was thinking master cylinder but I saw a friend and he said the same thing happened to him, and you guys su… --- ## [Clutch-related Jaguar X-type issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-related-jaguar-x-type-issue/88040)
**Author:** [@jessieK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jessieK)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2014, 12:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-related-jaguar-x-type-issue/88040 "2014-11-25T00:22:29Z")
2004 Jaguar X-Type, manual, 90K miles, her name is Gwenny :slight\_smile: Recently, I was driving on the highway (55or 60mph) in 5th gear and when I went to down shift, it wouldn't go back into any gear. I drifted safel… --- ## [Old Yota Problem #2](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-yota-problem-2/88061)
**Author:** [@Luke.d6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Luke.d6)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2014, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-yota-problem-2/88061 "2014-11-24T21:44:30Z")
I was just wondering if anybody can help me out with a couple questions regarding my old 1977 Toyota Hi Lux. It's not a big problem but it is starting to get colder now and up until now when I start it it turns over on a… --- ## [Kendall semi syn Vs Mobil 1](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kendall-semi-syn-vs-mobil-1/88155)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2014, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kendall-semi-syn-vs-mobil-1/88155 "2014-11-24T18:10:12Z")
Which one is better? A good m/c told me about Kendall. He uses Kendall semi syn on his 1980s 3 series BMW - it still runs with 300k mileage on it. Does Semi Syn uses recycled oil? I have parts for Mobil 1, labor cos… --- ## [Replacing a FRONT speaker on a 2004 Buick Century 4-door](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-a-front-speaker-on-a-2004-buick-century-4-door/88154)
**Author:** [@MIKEMCD77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MIKEMCD77)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2014, 9:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-a-front-speaker-on-a-2004-buick-century-4-door/88154 "2014-11-24T09:46:30Z")
Isn't it true that in order to replace the front speaker, the door panel must be removed? --- ## [94 Toyota Camry 2.2 transmission issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-toyota-camry-2-2-transmission-issue/88139)
**Author:** [@bfender](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bfender)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2014, 9:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-toyota-camry-2-2-transmission-issue/88139 "2014-11-24T09:06:39Z")
I have a 94 Camry 2.2. When I am driving 45 MPH the transmissions acts like it is shifting into N or OD and then the RPMS fluctuate between idle and 1500 or so. Then when I it will shift hard because the car has deceler… --- ## [2007 Camry exhaust buzzing when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-camry-exhaust-buzzing-when-accelerating/88146)
**Author:** [@skaughtz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/skaughtz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2014, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-camry-exhaust-buzzing-when-accelerating/88146 "2014-11-24T03:12:23Z")
Hello all. I was hoping for a little insight into a slight issue I have. I have a 2007 Camry le 4 cylinder. When under a load on the highway there is an occasional buzzing that occurs when accelerating (sounds like a… --- ## [Car won't start. Battery or something else?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-battery-or-something-else/88147)
**Author:** [@JTG78](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JTG78)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2014, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-battery-or-something-else/88147 "2014-11-24T02:42:52Z")
When I went to go shopping this afternoon, I discovered my car wouldn't start. It wouldn't even crank, which was strange since it seemed to be running fine just two days ago. At this point I assume either the battery i… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1171) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1173)